WebSphere Commerce application layers
WebSphere Commerce application layers Now that you have seen how the various software components related to WebSphere Commerce fit together, it is important to understand the application architecture. This will help you to understand which parts are foundation layers and which parts you can modify. The following diagram shows the various layers that compose the application architecture: Business models In WebSphere Commerce, a business model represents a sample business situation in which the WebSphere Commerce product may be used. A business model describes a scenario in which various parties use WebSphere Commerce to achieve their needs. The five business models provided by WebSphere Commerce are: B2B direct Consumer direct Demand chain Hosting Supply chain Within each business model, WebSphere Commerce provides one or more samples, referred to as starter stores, which may be used as a starting point to develop online sites. You can create other business models t